The Gazette

Ventersdorp Road Pump Station Upgrade Completed, Water Supply Restored

The Ventersdorp Road Pump Station has officially resumed normal operations following a planned shutdown to complete a major equipment upgrade. The JB Marks Local Municipality confirmed that the work was finalised successfully and that water supply across affected areas has stabilised. Image: The Go-To Guy Creations Purpose of the Shutdown The temporary interruption formed part of a scheduled infrastructure improvement project. Technicians installed a new 200 kW motor and pump

Karen Scheepers

Nov 192 min read

JB Marks Municipality Ramps Up Service Delivery While Managing Major Water Infrastructure Emergency

The JB Marks Local Municipality has released its latest daily progress report, highlighting steady progress across core service departments while grappling with an unprecedented water-infrastructure crisis that has left several reservoirs at critical levels. Image: JB Marks 🛣️ Roads and Infrastructure: Progress Despite Weather Setbacks The Road Patching Unit , led by supervisors Masilo Bennett Isaka and Gift Lebele , achieved strong results on Motshwaro Lekoma Street desp

Karen Scheepers

Oct 293 min read

Advanced Warning: Ouderburg Road closure scheduled for 6–7 November 2025

Temporary closure due to heavy vehicle movement scheduled for 6–7 November Short-Term Disruption Ahead Motorists and residents in Potchefstroom are advised to prepare for a temporary road closure along Oudebrug Road early next month. According to a public notice issued by the developers, the road will be closed to traffic on 6 November 2025 , and possibly extend to 7 November , between 08:00 and 17:00 . The closure is necessary to accommodate the movement of heavy vehicles

Karen Scheepers

Oct 272 min read